225R/RD 227R/RD 232R/RD 235R Operator's Manual Read through the Operator‘s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine.
SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. • Always wear approved protective gloves. • Use anti-slip and stable boots. Read through the Operator‘s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine.
CONTENTS Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. ! WARNING! Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories. Non-authorised modifications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others. List of contents SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols ...............
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION • • Incorrect or careless use of a clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the content of this manual. When using a clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer, protective equipment approved by the appropriate authorities must be used.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Stop switch The stop switch should be used to stop the engine. 4. Anti-vibration system Your machine is equipped with an anti-vibration system that has been designed to give as vibration-free and comfortable usage as possible. The use of incorrectly wound cord or blunt, incorrect cutting equipment (incorrect type or incorrectly sharpened, see section “Filing the blade”) increases the level of vibration.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Muffler The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine‘s exhaust fumes away from the operator. Muffler fitted with catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust components. In countries that have a warm and dry climate the risk of fire is obvious. We have therefore fitted certain mufflers with a spark arrest screen. Make sure that your muffler is fitted with this kind of screen.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safety equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION • All service and repairs to the machine require special training. • This applies especially to the machine‘s safety equipment. If the machine does not meet any of the controls listed below you should contact your service workshop. • The purchase of one of our products guarantees that professional repair and servicing will be carried out on it.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Cutting attachment guard • Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. • Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked. • Always use the prescribed blade an guard combination, see chapter "Technical data". 4. Vibration damping system • Check the vibration damping element regularly for material cracks and distortion. • Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. 8 – English 5. Muffler 1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Cutting equipment 7. Quick-release This section describes how through correct maintenance and through using the right type of cutting equipment you can: • Reduce the machine‘s tendency to kickback • Obtain maximum cutting capacity. • Increase the service life of the cutting equipment. • Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned. When the harness and machine are adjusted, check the harness‘ safety release catch to ensure it works correctly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment Sharpening the grass blade IMPORTANT INFORMATION The section describes how through correct maintenance and through using the right type of cutting equipment you can reduce the machine‘s tendency to kickback, obtain maximum clearing capacity and increase the service life of the cutting equipment. • Only use the cutting and guard equipment we recommend! See chapter “Technical data“.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • The machine is only designed for trimming grass, brush cutting and/or forestry clearing. • The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend in the chapter “Technical data“. • Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines that can affect your sight, your judgement or the control of your body.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with the clearing saw and trimmer. • If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. • Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability. • You must understand the difference between clearing, brush cutting and grass trimming before using the machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ! WARNING! When working with the clearing saw it should always be hooked in the harness. If this is not done, you cannot control the clearing saw safely and this can result in injury to yourself or someone else. Never use a harness with a defective quick release catch. Quick release On the front is an easily accessible, quick release catch.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clearing‘s ABC A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Always use the correct equipment. Always have well adjusted equipment. Follow the safety instructions. Organise the work well. Always use full throttle when applying the blade. Always use a sharp blade. Avoid stones. Guide the direction of fall (use the wind). ! WARNING! Avoid cutting in the cutting region between 12 and 3 o‘clock on the blade.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Large stems must be cut from two sides. Determine in which direction the stem should fall. First apply the saw to the felling side. Then cut from the other side to fell the stem. The feed pressure should be applied with regard to the size of the stem‘s hardness. Small stems require more pressure, while large stems require less pressure. • If the stems are tightly packed adapt the through-speed with this in mind. • If the blade should jam in the stem, never jerk the machine free.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grass clearing using the trimmer head • Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the cord that carries out the work. Let the cord work at its own pace. Do not press the cord into the area to be cut. • The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls, fences, trees and borders, however, it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes and damage fence posts.
WHAT IS WHAT? 23 27 28 30 What is what on the brushcutter? 1. Blade 2. Grease filler cap 3. Angle gear 4. Blade guard 5. Shaft 6. Handlebars 7. Throttle 8. Stop switch 9. Throttle trigger lock 10. Suspension for clearing saw 11. Cylinder cover 12. Starter handle 13. Fuel tank 14. Choke 15. Air purge 16. Air filter cover 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 30. 31. 32.
ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebars (225R/RD, 227R/RD, 232R/RD) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide on the throttle handle on the right-hand side of the handlebars, (see the diagram). • Align the hole in the throttle handle for the fixing screw with the hole on the handlebars. • Refit the screw in the rear of the throttle handle. • Fit the screw through the throttle handle and the handlebars and tighten. • Unscrew the handle from the handlebar bracket.
ASSEMBLY Assembly of the blade and trimmer head It is extremely important that the disc drive’s/support flange’s guide engages correctly in the cutting equipment’s centre hole when assembling the cutting equipment. Cutting equipment assembled incorrectly can result in serious and/or fatal personal injury. ! WARNING! Do not attach any blade to the unit without proper installation of all required parts.
ASSEMBLY Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head Superauto II (225R/RD, 227R/RD, 232R/RD) • Fit the guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head. Secure using the 4 bolts (L) and the support plate (M) as set out in the diagram. J • Turn the blade axle until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the hole in the gear housing. G F I • Rotate the drive shaft so that one of the holes in the driver plate lines up with the corresponding hole in the gear housing.
ASSEMBLY Assembling and dismantling the two-part shaft (225RD, 227RD, 232RD) Assembling: • Make sure the handle is loose. • Guide the cut-out on the lower section of the shaft into the coupling‘s locking plate on the upper section of the shaft. The sections are then locked together. • Tighten the handle. Dismantling • Undo the handle (at least three turns). • Press the handle towards the coupling. • Carefully twist the lower section out of the lock.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Mixture NOTE! The machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine and must always be run on a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. It is important to measure the quantity of oil accurately, to ensure the correct mixture ratio. Small discrepancies in the amount of oil have a great bearing on the proportions of the fuel mixture when mixing small amounts of fuel. • Always mix petrol and oil in a clean container intended for petrol.
START AND STOP Control before starting For reasons of safety follow these recommendations! • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found. • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much.
MAINTENANCE Carburettor Basic setting Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and producing the least amount of harmful emissions after break in, have your authorized servicing dealer, who has a revolution counter at his disposal, to adjust your carburettor for optimum operating conditions.
MAINTENANCE Final setting of the idling speed T Correctly adjusted carburettor Adjust the idling speed with the screw T, If it is necessary to readjust. First turn the idle speed adjusting screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate/ move. Then turn, counterclockwise until the cutting attachment stops. A correctly adjusted idle speed setting occurs when the engine runs smoothly in every position.
MAINTENANCE Muffler Cooling system NOTE! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter. See “Technical data” to see whether you clearing saw is fitted with a catalytic converter. To maintain as low operating temperature as possible the engine is equipped with a cooling system. The muffler is designed to dampen the noise level and to direct the exhaust fumes away from the user.
MAINTENANCE Air filter Spark plug The air filter should be cleaned regularly removing dust and dirt to avoid: • carburettor malfunction • starting problems • reduced engine power • unnecessary wear to engine parts • abnormal fuel consumption The condition of the spark plug is affected by: • An incorrect carburettor setting. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or faulty oil). • A dirty air filter. Clean the filter after every 25 hours or more regularly if operating conditions are exceptionally dusty.
MAINTENANCE Sharpening the clearing blade ! WARNING! Incorrect cutting equipment or an incorrectly sharpened blade increases the risk of kickback. • See the cutting equipment’s packaging for correct filing instructions. • A correctly sharpened blade is a prerequisite for working efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and clearing saw. • Make sure that the blade is well supported when you use the file. Use a 5.5 mm round file with a file holder. • The sharpening angle is 15°.
MAINTENANCE Weekly maintenance 1.Check the starter, the starter cord and the return spring. Monthly maintenance 1 1.Clean the fuel tank. 3.Clean the fan and the area around it. 3 5 6 8.Check that the angle gear is 3/4 filled with grease. Fill if necessary using special grease. 4.Check the fuel filter and the fuel pipe, replace if necessary. 4 5 6.Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum with regard to wear. Replace if necessary. 6 7.Change the spark plug. 6.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 225R/RD 227R/RD 232R/RD Engine Cylinder capacity, cm3 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke length, mm Idling speed, rpm Recommended max. speed, rpm Speed of output axle, rpm Max. engine output, acc.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 235R Engine Cylinder capacity, cm3 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke length, mm Idling speed, rpm Recommended max. speed, rpm Speed of output axle, rpm Max. engine output, acc.
TECHNICAL DATA Approved accessories 225R/RD, 225R/RD Type Centre hole in blades Ø 20 mm Threaded blade axle M10 Grass blade Grass 255-4 (∅ 255 4-teeth) Grass 255-8 (∅ 255 8-teeth) Saw blade Multi 255-3 (∅ 255 3-teeth) Plastic knifes Maxi X 200-26 (∅ 200 26-teeth) Trimmer head Tricut ∅ 300 Trimmy H II Trimmy Hit Trimmy Hit Pro Trimmy Fix Superauto II Edger (RD) Edger attachment ∅ 200 Support cup Fixed Cutting attachment guard Art No.
EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe) (Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, A) We, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the clearing saws Husqvarna 225R/RD/RJ, 227R/RD, 232R/RD and 235R from 1997’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents following the provisions in the COUNCIL’S DI
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